Job Postings

Apprentice Animal Keeper (2 positions)

Facility

Utica Zoo

Closing Date
August 31, 2018
Description

The Apprentice Animal Keeper provides care to the animals in the zoo collection and to the exhibits in which they live. The primary focus is to assist in the routine care of animals of the collection, for animal projects, animal presentations, recordkeeping, exhibit care, and all related Animal Keeper duties as required. The Animal Apprentice reports directly to the Commissary Manager or to the Zoo Area Manager in the assigned area. The Apprentice Animal Keeper is in a learning position but is expected to work independently within generally practiced guidelines of the zoo profession.

Education and Pre-requisites

• At least two years of college level instruction in Biology, Zoology, Animal Science or relate field; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Previous professional animal care experience preferred
• Good oral and written communication skills to record and present data generated in daily activities and research projects.
• Capacity for dealing with the public and co-workers in a courteous manner.
• Provide proof of a current negative TB test prior to or upon first day of employment.
• Ability to stand, walk, jump, climb, bend, crouch, stoop and use manual tools
• Ability to lift and carry at least 50lbs
• Willingness to work in adverse weather conditions
• Valid NYS driver’s license (or ability to obtain one) with a clean driving record in order to responsibly operate Zoo vehicles
• Ability and willingness to work weekends, evenings, holidays and special events as the schedule demands

Compensation and benefits

Full-time (40 hrs/week): Hourly, non-benefited, non-exempt.

Duration: 1 year at will employee with a 6 month introductory review; subject to renewal after one year pending performance review

Application instructions

Application requires both a resume and appropriate cover letter. These documents should be sent via:
Mail: Pearl Yusuf, Director of Animal Operations, Utica Zoo, One Utica Zoo Way, Utica, NY 13501
Email: pearl.yusuf@uticazoo.org or
Fax: 315-738-0475